Hi,

An 861 is just a pipe dream for me at this time but, I would like to think that even if the v9 doesn't have Atmos or MQA as standard that there would be an upgrade path once they became available...

On the other hand I would struggle to fit Atmos into the listening room or 'lounge' as my partner calls it without having raised eyebrows! MQA might be ok though, especially if it's software based.

For me and my 2p... A good M system, even a little out of date, will always be better than a bucket load of features on another brand. Maybe that's bias but I know what I like and have always come back to Meridian.

Good luck whatever you decide though 😃

Kind regards
David

G65, 210, HD621, DSP5200.2, DSP3300C, DSP3200,

NUC 7i5 Roon Core, Apple TV 4K, Blustream SW41AB-V2, Panasonic TX55fx802, EE8 switch

Multiroom - Ms200, Nile’s ZR4
Bedroom - 251